is this motor big enough?

[Ralphw62]

is a 2003 johnson 50 big enough for my 17.5 foot 950 pound 61 grady white?

it did great with the old 1960 75 HP

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: is this motor big enough?

i think you will be disappointed with the 50, buy the way fantastic boat.

 

[steelespike]

Re: is this motor big enough?

It surely won't push like the 75.But you will be amazed at the better mileage.With a newer motor. If you only cruise with one or 2 people you may be ok but I think you should hold out for something bigger.You don't usually here anyone say "boy I wish I had a smaller motor"The bigger motor will still run circles around the old 75.both mileage and performance.

 

[jtexas]

Re: is this motor big enough?

General rule, less than 80% of max rated hp will be disappointing...that's a lotta boat for that motor...

btw, where did you get that picture of my dog? 8)

 

[AlanR]

Re: is this motor big enough?

Hey, I think it will push it just fine. I had a 89 50 Jonhson on a 16 ft bowrider and it moved Nicely about 28 mph. I think the new 50 your thinkg about will do the job nicely and will be more reiable and better fuel econemy than your old 75

 

[Ralphw62]

Re: is this motor big enough?

well after some careful thought and research I feel if i go with the 50 I will always want a bigger (v4) one, so it will be the 88 spl. be ready by mid week. 8)